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Isu the Abominable
Price tag $4.17

Legendary Snow Creature — Yeti

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Snow 60% +1/+1 Counters 11% Lands Matter 6% Tap / Untap 3% Ramp 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1221 Current Rank
#1275 Last Week
#918 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Isu the Abominable.

THE MOST FESTIVE COMMANDERS! | Isu vs Anim Pakal vs Bess vs Syr Ginger | MTG EDH Gameplay #mtg #edh

THE MOST FESTIVE COMMANDERS! | Isu vs Anim Pakal vs Bess vs Syr Ginger | MTG EDH Gameplay #mtg #edh

I Hate Your Deck #65 Isu v Edgin v Rielle v Edgar || Commander Gameplay MTG EDH

I Hate Your Deck #65 Isu v Edgin v Rielle v Edgar || Commander Gameplay MTG EDH

Jumpstart 2022 [Commander VS 322] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Jumpstart 2022 [Commander VS 322] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Isu, Moritte, Svella, Jorn | Ice Cold Commander Gameplay

Isu, Moritte, Svella, Jorn | Ice Cold Commander Gameplay

RE-MATCH! Isu, Mizzix, Zask, Preston | Jump Start 2022 Commander Gameplay

RE-MATCH! Isu, Mizzix, Zask, Preston | Jump Start 2022 Commander Gameplay

Isu, Mizzix, Zask, Preston | Jump Start 2022 Commander Gameplay

Isu, Mizzix, Zask, Preston | Jump Start 2022 Commander Gameplay

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isu the Abominable decks.

Dancing from Dark to Dawn Dancing from Dark to Dawn
+1% Synergy $8.34
Necklace of Girion Necklace of Girion
+0% Synergy $16.08
Elven Raft-Steerer Elven Raft-Steerer
+0% Synergy $0.28
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+0% Synergy $8.54
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
-5% Synergy $34.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Isu the Abominable's abilities and overall game plan.

Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+94% Synergy $0.42
Abominable Treefolk Abominable Treefolk
+91% Synergy $0.26
Ice-Fang Coatl Ice-Fang Coatl
+91% Synergy $1.14
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+89% Synergy $0.34
Spirit of the Aldergard Spirit of the Aldergard
+89% Synergy $0.32
Rime Tender Rime Tender
+87% Synergy $0.18
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+87% Synergy $0.84
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+87% Synergy $0.56
Blessing of Frost Blessing of Frost
+85% Synergy $0.26
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+84% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isu the Abominable decks.

Sculptor of Winter Sculptor of Winter
+84% Synergy $0.24
Boreal Outrider Boreal Outrider
+83% Synergy $0.26
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+82% Synergy $7.55
Into the North Into the North
+81% Synergy $1.43
Frost Augur Frost Augur
+81% Synergy $0.28
Graven Lore Graven Lore
+80% Synergy $0.26
Ascendant Spirit Ascendant Spirit
+79% Synergy $0.30
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+79% Synergy $0.33
Rimefeather Owl Rimefeather Owl
+78% Synergy $1.91
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+76% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+3% Synergy $3.70
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $49.60
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $39.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $64.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $71.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Isu the Abominable's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Conifer Wurm Conifer Wurm
+75% Synergy $0.23
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+75% Synergy $5.39
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+68% Synergy $1.16
Pilfering Hawk Pilfering Hawk
+67% Synergy $0.25
Diamond Faerie Diamond Faerie
+67% Synergy $0.76
Avalanche Caller Avalanche Caller
+61% Synergy $0.18
Icehide Golem Icehide Golem
+55% Synergy $0.20
Iceberg Cancrix Iceberg Cancrix
+53% Synergy $0.27
Frostpeak Yeti Frostpeak Yeti
+52% Synergy $0.23
Blizzard Strix Blizzard Strix
+50% Synergy $0.18
Squall Drifter Squall Drifter
+50% Synergy $0.20
Centaur Omenreader Centaur Omenreader
+47% Synergy $0.34
Berg Strider Berg Strider
+46% Synergy $0.20
Rimewind Cryomancer Rimewind Cryomancer
+35% Synergy $0.33
Heidar, Rimewind Master Heidar, Rimewind Master
+35% Synergy $0.46
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+34% Synergy $12.29
Icehide Troll Icehide Troll
+33% Synergy $0.19
Frostweb Spider Frostweb Spider
+31% Synergy $0.29
Chillerpillar Chillerpillar
+27% Synergy $0.14
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+26% Synergy $0.28
Rimewind Taskmage Rimewind Taskmage
+25% Synergy $0.18
Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl
+21% Synergy $0.57
Frost Raptor Frost Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.15
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+21% Synergy $3.91
Frostwalla Frostwalla
+20% Synergy $0.10
Saddled Rimestag Saddled Rimestag
+19% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Shards Wall of Shards
+17% Synergy $6.61
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+15% Synergy $12.35
Adarkar Windform Adarkar Windform
+15% Synergy $0.27
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $11.03
Phyrexian Snowcrusher Phyrexian Snowcrusher
+14% Synergy $0.24
Boreal Griffin Boreal Griffin
+14% Synergy $0.17
Boreal Centaur Boreal Centaur
+13% Synergy $0.20
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+11% Synergy $0.24
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+10% Synergy $2.23
Rimehorn Aurochs Rimehorn Aurochs
+8% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Ironfoot Phyrexian Ironfoot
+7% Synergy $0.24
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $2.19
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+6% Synergy $3.65
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+5% Synergy $4.16
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+5% Synergy $20.18
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+4% Synergy $6.68
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+2% Synergy $9.61
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+2% Synergy $0.43
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+1% Synergy $38.33
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
-8% Synergy $4.75
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-12% Synergy $12.21
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-28% Synergy $9.78

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isu the Abominable safe.

Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+29% Synergy $0.32
Winter's Chill Winter's Chill
+29% Synergy $1.52
Succumb to the Cold Succumb to the Cold
+29% Synergy $0.28
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+23% Synergy $0.22
Icy Blast Icy Blast
+22% Synergy $1.68
Ride the Avalanche Ride the Avalanche
+20% Synergy $0.40
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+15% Synergy $0.32
Ice Out Ice Out
+14% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.34
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.20
Thermal Flux Thermal Flux
+6% Synergy $0.34
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $2.54
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.72
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $56.80
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.90
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $15.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $3.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Isu the Abominable's game plan and control the board.

Glacial Revelation Glacial Revelation
+66% Synergy $0.26
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+26% Synergy $0.28
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+23% Synergy $0.32
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.39
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.64
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.25
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.98
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.30
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $3.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.99
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.62

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Icebind Pillar Icebind Pillar
+69% Synergy $0.26
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+33% Synergy $0.54
Sunstone Sunstone
+33% Synergy $1.01
Power Fist Power Fist
+9% Synergy $14.87
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+8% Synergy $6.90
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+8% Synergy $1.14
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $42.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.18
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $64.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Isu the Abominable's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Winter's Rest Winter's Rest
+76% Synergy $0.25
Glittering Frost Glittering Frost
+71% Synergy $0.20
Gelid Shackles Gelid Shackles
+66% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Plating Glacial Plating
+52% Synergy $0.32
The Three Seasons The Three Seasons
+41% Synergy $0.24
Cover of Winter Cover of Winter
+40% Synergy $0.45
Snow Devil Snow Devil
+30% Synergy $0.31
Exploration Exploration
+24% Synergy $31.47
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+13% Synergy $0.29
Hibernation's End Hibernation's End
+7% Synergy $0.98
Snowblind Snowblind
+7% Synergy $0.91
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+7% Synergy $3.56
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.56
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $1.14
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $1.82
Spelunking Spelunking
+5% Synergy $3.97
Solitary Sanctuary Solitary Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.28
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $3.16
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+5% Synergy $0.41
Rancor Rancor
+4% Synergy $1.64
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $7.51
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+0% Synergy $9.45
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.51
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
-4% Synergy $0.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Isu the Abominable to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Dark Depths Dark Depths
+78% Synergy $2.97
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+74% Synergy $4.23
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+71% Synergy $0.27
Frostwalk Bastion Frostwalk Bastion
+59% Synergy $0.21
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+51% Synergy $0.74
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+37% Synergy $0.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.43
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $18.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.85

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+83% Synergy $1.32
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+81% Synergy $1.86
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+67% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.26
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Isu the Abominable decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+94% Synergy $1.01
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+93% Synergy $0.96
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+93% Synergy $0.38
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+89% Synergy $0.60
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+89% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+89% Synergy $0.39
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+79% Synergy $3.02
Arctic Flats Arctic Flats
+78% Synergy $1.82
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+75% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.22
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $1.25
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.25
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-11% Synergy $13.15
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-14% Synergy $37.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $15.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-18% Synergy $12.85
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-28% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-28% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-35% Synergy $7.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-35% Synergy $9.59
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-36% Synergy $7.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-42% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-47% Synergy $0.20

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